backhander
noun
back·hand·er
ˈbak-ˈhan-dər 
Examples of backhander in a Sentence
She hit a backhander into the net.
the customs official let us know that he might be prepared to look the other way if an appropriate backhander was slipped into his palm
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Sonny Milano tied it up just 31 seconds later when his backhander got up over DiPietro’s glove shoulder.
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Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 21 Sep. 2025
Florida led 1-0 just past halfway through the first period on what was credited as a backhander by Niko Mikkola.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 25 May 2025
After Aho was called for a retaliatory roughing penalty on Anton Lundell, Verhaeghe posted up like a basketball player and roofed a backhander past Freddie Andersen under the bar for a 1-0 lead — his 31st career playoff goal in 82 games.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 21 May 2025
As Souliere scrambled back into the crease, Ali spun and fired a backhander that found the back of the net for a 3-1 Irish lead.
—Patrick Donnelly, Twin Cities, 8 Mar. 2025
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Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 21 Sep. 2025
Florida led 1-0 just past halfway through the first period on what was credited as a backhander by Niko Mikkola.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 25 May 2025
After Aho was called for a retaliatory roughing penalty on Anton Lundell, Verhaeghe posted up like a basketball player and roofed a backhander past Freddie Andersen under the bar for a 1-0 lead — his 31st career playoff goal in 82 games.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 21 May 2025
As Souliere scrambled back into the crease, Ali spun and fired a backhander that found the back of the net for a 3-1 Irish lead.
—Patrick Donnelly, Twin Cities, 8 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for backhander
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“Backhander.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/backhander. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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